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A plate of vibrant pesto rice topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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Pesto Rice

Learn how to make irresistibly flavorful pesto rice with this simple recipe. Perfect for a quick meal or a tasty side dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice Basmati or Jasmine
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup pesto of choice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • In a pot over high heat, add the rice. Toast the rice, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the water and pesto. Stir well.
  • Once the rice is simmering, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and allow it to sit for two minutes before removing the lid and fluffing the rice with a fork.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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